About this software
Optical Flares is a plug-in that designs and animates realistic lens flares directly inside Adobe After Effects. It provides a visual flare editor, a library of built-in presets and photographic textures, 3D lens flares that integrate with AE lights, chromatic aberration, and animation triggering controls. The tool is aimed at motion designers, compositors, and visual effects artists who need controllable flare elements and reusable preset workflows.
Licenses & prices
Optical flares
Core After Effects plugin that generates fully customizable, photorealistic lens flares and light effects within compositions.
Professional flares bundle
Extended collection of professionally designed lens-flare presets, elements, and transition assets for Adobe After Effects workflows.
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Video Copilot Optical Flares
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€158.51
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Benefits
- Create custom lens flares: Design and edit 3D lens flares directly inside After Effects.
- Preset library included: Access built-in visual presets for quick flare styles and starting points.
- Real textures and dirt: Use photographic textures and lens dirt to match real footage lighting.
- 3D integration with AE lights: Position flares in 3D space and link to After Effects lights.
- Animation and triggering controls: Animate flare elements and trigger dynamic animations based on scene events.
Available languages
- English
Support information
- Downloads and updates: Download installers and latest updates from the Video Copilot product download area.
- Installation instructions: Follow the product installation pages and help files for setup and license installation.
- License terms: Licenses permit installation on one workstation and one personal system per user.
- Troubleshooting resources: Support category includes troubleshooting steps for download, extraction, and common errors.
- Account and order help: Download account or order issues are addressed via Video Copilot support pages.
Frequently asked questions
Which host application does Optical Flares integrate with?
Optical Flares is a plug-in for Adobe After Effects; Video Copilot also offers a separate Optical Flares product for Nuke.
What are the plugin's primary capabilities?
It provides a visual flare editor, preset browser, photographic textures, 3D flare integration, chromatic aberration, and animation triggering.
Who typically uses Optical Flares in production workflows?
Motion designers, visual effects artists, compositors, and postproduction technicians commonly use it for creative flare effects.
Can users save and share custom flare presets?
Yes; the plugin includes a visual preset library that lets users save, organize, and exchange preset files.
Does Video Copilot provide installation and license guidance?
Yes; product pages and help files include installation steps, licensing details, and download account troubleshooting.